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Petaluma
Known for its well-preserved downtown filled with Victorian buildings, local boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants.
Located in southern Sonoma County along the Petaluma River, Petaluma is a vibrant city with deep agricultural roots, historic charm, and a growing creative community. Known for its well-preserved downtown filled with Victorian buildings, local boutiques, and acclaimed restaurants, Petaluma seamlessly blends small-town warmth with urban energy. Once dubbed the “Egg Basket of the World” for its booming poultry industry, the city continues to celebrate its heritage through events like the Butter & Egg Days Parade. With top-rated schools, easy access to Highway 101, and proximity to both wine country and the coast, Petaluma is a highly desirable place to call home. Residents enjoy a lively arts scene, weekly farmers markets, and abundant outdoor recreation, from kayaking along the river to hiking in nearby Helen Putnam Park.
59,321 people live in Petaluma, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $59,036. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Petaluma, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Andante Dairy, Avinage, and Word Horde Emporium of the Weird & Fantastic.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews |
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| Dining · $$$ | 0.87 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.95 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.53 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.96 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.87 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.73 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.87 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.54 miles | 49 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.79 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Petaluma has 24,155 households, with an average household size of 2.43. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Petaluma do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 59,321 people call Petaluma home. The population density is 4,115.31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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